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By Chantelle Archambault, March 13th, 2018 in

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brampton, ON – Peel HIV/AIDS Network (PHAN) has received short-term funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to open and operate an overdose prevention site in Brampton. This site is among the first four sites announced by the province that will receive funding to expand life-saving overdose prevention […]

By Alex, February 11th, 2016 in

For people living with HIV from the Black communities who experience stigma and discrimination from their service providers, the theme guiding the observance of this year’s Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Week couldn’t have come at a better time.

By Natalie, February 10th, 2016 in

Sex workers comprise part of the Canadian population who have very different health care needs and risks. Access to services is important but may be prevented by various barriers such as stigma, fear of judgement, and criminalization. We provide a list of resources of safe spaces in teh GTA that sex workers in Peel can access.

By Adam, January 27th, 2016 in

“Mental health” refers to your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Canadians suffer from Mental Health issues. This ratio is much higher when we look at just population of people living with HIV in the country.

By Adam, September 21st, 2015 in

Do HIV prevention investments in Ontario avert thousands of new infections and saved nearly billions of dollars in costs to the healthcare system? A team of researchers spent time to crunch the numbers and have just released a report.

By Adam, September 1st, 2015 in

The Scotiabank AIDS Walk Peel is taking place on Sept 13th. We need your support. Learn how the FUNDS raised at the WALK are used and why YOU should get involved and make a difference to the lives of people living with HIV in your community

By Adam, August 13th, 2015 in

International human rights watchdog Amnesty International voted in favor this Tuesday of a policy that would decriminalize sex work, leading many women’s right groups to urge Amnesty to reconsider their decision.